GOP and Ross clash over tariffs on steel and aluminum
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross defended the administrations 25 percent steel and 10 percent aluminum tariffs before the Senate Finance Committee amid bipartisan criticism. Senators questioned the national security rationale while urging Congressional veto power, as retaliatory tariffs and NAFTA talks shaped the debate.
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Grassley doubts de escalation in trade tensions after Ross hearing
Senator Grassley expressed disappointment after Commerce Secretary Ross spoke at the Finance Committee hearing. He warned the White House stance could spark a prolonged trade war with China, noting China’s economic staying power and the risk of escalating tariffs if Beijing retaliates. He criticized the administration for pursuing mercantilist trade instincts and speeding tariff determinations on steel and aluminum exemptions.
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Castro Visits Iowa Front Row in 2020 Trade War Talk
Julian Castro, former HUD secretary, says Iowa and other Midwest states sit on the front lines of a hostile trade policy. He criticizes the Trump approach, pledges to campaign nationwide, and plans to reschedule Iowa stops after protesting family separations. He notes Iowa’s competitiveness with Wisconsin and Michigan in 2020.
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